Burnley battle back to avoid finishing bottom with draw against Wolves

The Clarets would have ended the season bottom of the pile had they lost.
Burnley battle back to avoid finishing bottom with draw against Wolves

By Press Association Sport Staff

Burnley came from behind to make sure the ignominy of finishing bottom of the Premier League went to Wolves as the two relegated sides fought out a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

This was a battle for pride – plus around £2.6million extra in merit payments – and Rob Edwards’ side took an early lead through Adam Armstrong’s penalty.

But interim Burnley coach Mike Jackson saw his team produce a spirited second-half display in which Zian Flemming equalise after the break.

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